REGORAFENIB

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking REGORAFENIB for the period that your doctor has prescribed. Avoid taking REGORAFENIB if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment as it passes into breast milk and may cause a possible risk to the infant. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established. REGORAFENIB may cause hypertension, heart attack, hand-foot skin reaction, gastrointestinal perforation, haemorrhage, hepatotoxicity, and Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS) in some patients. Hence, inform your doctor about your complete medication and medical history before taking REGORAFENIB. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting the treatment, as this medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Avoid driving and operating machines, as this medicine may cause dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: REGORAFENIB may have interaction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (clarithromycin, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir), strong CYP3A4 inducers (carbamazepine, rifampicin, phenytoin, phenobarbitone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking.

Dug-Disease Interactions: Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, heart problems, GI perforation, or lung toxicity before starting the treatment.

• Physical activity helps strengthen muscles, reduces fatigue, helps in weight loss, and gives strength. Gentle activities like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Getting adequate sleep as resting helps improve your health and mental ability and improves attention.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, etc.
• Foods containing fibre help in better digestion. These include beans, peas, lentils, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

• Your doctor may suggest periodic liver function tests to monitor the function of the liver due to the use of REGORAFENIB.
• It is advised to use contraceptive pills while using REGORAFENIB to prevent pregnancy.
• Seek medical attention immediately if you have swelling in your lower legs, fast heartbeats, or trouble breathing as it may be a sign of a heart problem.